Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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